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The Monsignor McGowan Cornerstone Committee has announced that Dorrance and Susan Belin will receive the 2013 Cornerstone Award. Dorrance and Susan will be honored during the seventh annual Monsignor McGowan Cornerstone Awards program Thursday, Sept. 26, at 5:30 p.m. in the Theatre in Brooks at Keystone College.

The McGowan Cornerstone Award honors the memory of beloved Diocese of Scranton priest, Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan, continuing his legacy by recognizing students and community leaders who reflect his spirit, leadership and service.

Seven McGowan Cornerstone Scholarships also will be presented during the program to students who demonstrate significant commitment and leadership in the local community.

Carole Cader, Claudia Naismith and Pat Preate are cochairwomen of the event which will benefit the Women's Resource Center.

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Chris DiMattio will be in the hot seat when the Kiwanis Club of Scranton conducts its annual Community Roast on Thursday, May 2, at the Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel. The event is being planned by Mary Beth D'Andrea, president-elect and chairwoman, and committee members including Deborah Moran Peterson, president; and members Mary Bowen, Sarah Drob, Mary Anne Maloney-Evans, Maria Maletta Hastie, Dianne Jeffers, David Lencicki and Alexandra Yantorn.

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